Category Archives: Local News
Iowa House Republicans To Prioritize School Vouchers
(Des Moines, IA) School vouchers are expected to be a priority for Iowa Republicans this legislative session. The school voucher bill would redirect public school funds to private schools, giving low ...
Dec 15, 2022
Red Oak Police Report
(Red Oak) Red Oak Police arrested 28-year-old Sheyenne Linn Eilers of Red Oak on Wednesday in the 2400 block of N 8th Street on a Red Oak Police Department warrant for possession of a controlled subst...
Dec 15, 2022
Audubon County Board of Supervisors make updates to comprehensive plan, zoning map, and zoning ordinance
(Audubon) A new door will be installed at the Assessor's Office in Audubon County. Newly appointed Assessor Janelle Bluml made the request during the Board of Supervisor's meeting on Tuesday. Here's S...
Dec 15, 2022
One Year Anniversary of December 15 Derecho: A Look Back
(Atlantic) One year ago today, the December Derecho struck the state of Iowa and adjacent states, causing one billion dollars in damage. It was the first ever derecho recorded in the United States dur...
Dec 15, 2022
Atlantic School Board Elects McLean School Board President: Approves Architech/Engineer Contract for Washington Playground
(Atlantic) The Atlantic School Board elected Laura McLean (pictured above) as Board President and Kristy Pellett Vice-President (Pictured below) at Wednesday's organizational meeting. The board meetin...
Dec 14, 2022
SWIPCO Announces Completion of 4 Owner-occupied Housing Rehabilitation Community Development Block Grant Projects
(Atlantic) Southwest Iowa Planning Council (SWIPCO) announces the completion of four owner-occupied housing rehabilitation Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects in Harlan, Stanton, Villisc...
Dec 14, 2022
Four Longtime Boy Scout Leaders to be Honored
(Atlantic) Four longtime leaders of the Atlantic Boy Scouts are stepping away from their leadership roles. Dave and Karen Miller, Melissa Ihnen, and Bernice Baier helped lead roughly 50 Eagle Scouts t...
Dec 14, 2022
Tom McLaren presented with Angel of Christmas award
(Atlantic) Tom McLaren was presented with the Angel of Christmas award during a surprise meeting with family this morning. The Angel of Christmas recognizes area residents who symbolize the true meani...
Dec 14, 2022
Adams County Man arrested on Multiple Charges
(Creston) Creston Police arrested 53-year-old Darryn Lyn Dugan of Nodaway for violating a no-contact protective order, stalking, extortion, and impersonating a public official. Authorities transported...
Dec 14, 2022
Agenda Released for Atlantic Board of Adjustment Meeting Regarding New Life Church Conditional Use Permit
(Atlantic) Atlantic City Administrator John Lund released the agenda for tomorrow's Board of Adjustment meeting to review the New Life Church public hearing for a use permit application for the Atlant...
Dec 14, 2022
